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A journey to the land of the Rising Sun
David Smith started refereeing volleyball in Scotland many years ago. His first referee's course was run by Sandy Steel in Glasgow.
His volleyball career as a referee has taken David all over the world. David has finally settled in Japan with his wife Sayomi .
His most memorable memeroies as an referee are being nomiated to Referee at the Sydney Olympics and receiving the Asian Volleyball Referee of the Year Award.
To read David's story on his journey to the land of the Rising Sun, please click here


















